maplastik
very insincere
From root: plastik
Usage Note
Maplastik describes a person who is notoriously fake or two-faced. It is a common colloquial term used in casual conversations to warn others about someone's behavior.
Examples
" Maplastik ang bago kong kasama. "
Natural Translation
My new companion is very fake.
Literal Translation
Very-insincere the new my companion.
" Ang taong iyon ay maplastik. "
Natural Translation
That person is very insincere.
Literal Translation
The person that is very insincere.
" Mag-ingat ka sa kanya dahil maplastik siya; matamis magsalita pero kabaligtaran ang ginagawa sa likod mo. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with him because he is two-faced; he speaks sweetly but does the opposite behind your back.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you to him because very-insincere he; sweet speak but opposite the doing at back your.
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